- Genre: R & B
- Influenced by: TLC, Janet Jackson
- Similar Artists: Deemi, Brandy, Mya, Kelis, Nivea, Christina Milian, Amerie, Teedra Moses, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Teairra Marí
Brooke Valentine's career has been groomed by Déjà, a producer who placed the vocalist in a short-lived late-'90s group called Best Kept Secret. After the group fell through, the two relocated from Houston to Los Angeles with the intent to land a solo record deal. Within a couple years, Valentine secured a contract with Virgin, and her debut album -- Chain Letter, featuring production help from Lil Jon, Bloodshy, Heatmakerz, and the Soul Diggas -- was released in February of 2005. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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Forthcoming flick, 'Soul Men' recreates the classic soul sounds of Stax Records on new soundtrack. Plus, Jay-Z set to perform free shows for Obama and more in this week's Black Music Notes.